3 Secret Service officials placed on administrative leave pending investigation

Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday, pending an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office.

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

Prince George’s County school bus transportation concerns continue

Thousands of students were stuck without school buses in Prince George's County Wednesday as transportation concerns continued on the second day back to school.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP senate nomination

Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. 

Victim’s 911 call played during deadly Loudoun County arson trial

Opening statements got underway on Wednesday in the trial for a Sterling, Virginia, man accused of intentionally setting his home on fire in a blaze that killed one person. 

After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters

An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.

Alexandria electrical fire ruled accidental after tractor trailer struck service drop, officials say

Officials say an electrical fire that spread to dumpsters, a vehicle and wooden fencing in Alexandria was ruled accidental after a tractor‑trailer making a delivery to a Harris Teeter store struck a service drop, pulling the lines away from the building.

Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down

The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.

Dolly Parton honored by President Trump as flags are ordered to half staff

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags flown at half‑staff through September 1 to honor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80.

DC weather: Warm, humid Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s

A warm and humid Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region with high temperatures climbing into the upper-80s.

Why a North Georgia town meant so much to Dolly Parton

North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.

California man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in truck bed

A California man was taken into custody Tuesday after officers discovered a guillotine in the back of his truck near the U.S. Capitol.

Maryland woman to donate $1,000 to police after faking home invasion with AI photo

A Maryland woman will donate $1,000 to the Montgomery County Police Department to dismiss charges after she used an AI-generated photo to fake a home invasion last year.